Tuesday morning, the XFL, which is expected to relaunch in 2020, has named Oliver Luck as its first commissioner. Luck will leave his leadership role at the NCAA , where he oversaw the organization's regulatory functions, including eligibility requirements and academic affairs, and the eligibility center. [Full Article...]

He also has been zeroed in on the tendencies of these two clubs, as evidenced by his 17-6 mark against the spread (74 percent) in games involving either Cleveland or Golden State. What was most remarkable was how little defensive resistance the Cavs presented. But not just us two. They have won two titles in which the guy who is the face of the franchise hasn't been at his best in the Finals. [Full Article...]

Having already completed a deal to sign Stephan Lichtsteiner on a free, the pursuit of Fellaini is a reflection of the lack of funds available to Emery this summer. According to reports , Fellaini was unimpressed with the way the Old Trafford club has handled his contract extension and is ready to move on. Fellaini, who made his name at Everton, is now away with Belgium's World Cup squad and is ... [Full Article...]

Toure was restricted to a bit-part role in his eighth and final season at City as Guardiola steered the club to dominant triumphs in the Premier League and EFL Cup. "That will be useful to you as an apprenticeship for you future trade.' What I wanted wasn't to start my retraining but to play football because I feel I can still do it". [Full Article...]

Ball boy displayed some neat forehands and backhands after sending the first ball into the net. Early breaks of serve in both the second and third sets for Nadal ensured he maintained his control on proceedings and despite the best efforts of the home crowd, it was the Spanish player who reached the fourth round stage at a Grand Slam for the 40th time in his career. [Full Article...]

It was won a year ago by Grayson Murray and will be played at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Kentucky. "I always thought it would be cool to try". Sorenstam became the first woman in 58 years to appear in a PGA Tour event when she played the 2003 Colonial tournament in Texas, and Wie subsequently competed in eight PGA Tour events. [Full Article...]

Giggs left Man United after 29 years at the club as a player, interim manager and assistant when Jose Mourinho was appointed boss in 2016 but remains an avid watcher and fan of his boyhood club. "They were special times because you're not only playing with teammates, you're playing with friends". Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs believes Jose Mourinho's squad lacks players who are gen... [Full Article...]

The game will feature the likes of Brazil's two-time World Cup victor Cafu and former Portugal striker Nuno Gomes, with the likes of goalkeeper Ruslan Nigmatullin and former Celta midfielder Aleksandr Mostovoi playing for the Russian team. [Full Article...]

That ensured there would be no key outgoings, Lucas Leiva's departure to Lazio the most high profile. Arsenal have been linked with a move for the Barcelona forward this transfer window. Two terrible mistakes in the 3-1 loss have seen the German, 24, come under fire and he has even had to deal with social-media death threats. He later allowed a Gareth Bale shot to slip through his hand... [Full Article...]

Nadal quickly rallied before securing the tiebreaker on his second match point when Marterer fired long, celebrating with a trademark fist pump. But Marterer, who was playing in the main draw here for the first time, moved into a 3-1 lead early in the third as he threatened to become the first man to take a set off Nadal at Roland Garros since his 2015 quarterfinal defeat by Djokovic. [Full Article...]

The future is bright. It was also England's first victory in a Test match since they beat the West Indies at Lord's in September, with the side having endured a winless run of six defeats in eight Tests coming into this fixture. "We don't want to criticize but we want to give them a prod every now and again". Anderson used favourable bowling conditions effectively with his twin strikes before ... [Full Article...]

James scored 51 points during a thoroughly dominating effort, but the Cavs couldn't overcome some late miscues. The swingman snatched Hill's missed free throw, but proceeded to dribble out the clock instead of going up for a potential game-winning basket. [Full Article...]